X-ray, chest (two views)
Facility: Greenwood County Hospital
Billing Code: 71046 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 71046
- Insurance Median: $137
- Cash Discount Price: $129
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare
Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $88.91 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Triwest - All Plans | $57 | 64% |
| Tricare | $68 | 76% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $68 - $135 | 76% |
| Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans | $68 | 76% |
| Integrated Health Plan - All Plans | $121 | 136% |
| First Health - All Other Plans | $137 | 154% |
| First Health Ccn Network | $137 | 154% |
| Beech Street - All Plans | $137 | 154% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $142 - $149 | 160% |
| Preferred Hs (Coventry) - All Plans | $145 | 163% |
| Principal Health Care Inc - All Plans | $153 | 172% |
| Amerigroup Mcaid-All Plans | $161 | 181% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $161 | 181% |
| Providrs Care/Wppa - All Plans | $242 | 272% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 71046, representing a chest X-ray (two views), Greenwood County Hospital in Eureka, Kansas, lists a cash median price of $129.00 and a median negotiated rate of $137.00. This facility is a Critical Access Hospital with government local ownership, and its pricing structure shows a negotiated rate that is 1.5 times the Medicare benchmark of $88.91. While the cash price is lower than the negotiated amounts paid by most commercial payers, patients with high-deductible plans may find the cash option more cost-effective if their insurance allows them to pay the full negotiated rate without meeting their deductible first. It is important to note that while the facility offers a cash median of $129.00, the actual self-pay or prompt-pay discount could be lower, so patients should explicitly ask the billing department for these specific rates before scheduling to ensure they are not being charged the standard insurance negotiated amount.
The data indicates that the facility's negotiated rates vary significantly across different insurance plans, ranging from a low of $57 for Triwest to a high of $242 for Providrs Care/Wppa, with most commercial payers falling between $68 and $161. Because the facility is in-network for many of these plans, patients are protected from balance billing for emergency or non-emergency services under the No Surprises Act, though unexpected charges can still occur if ancillary services like labs or imaging are provided by out-of-network providers. To avoid potential errors or double-charging, consumers should request a full itemized billing audit before paying any invoice, as over 80% of hospital